Gladstone’s first motorised fire truck
In 1905, the Volunteer Fire Brigade was successful in saving the Grand Hotel from a cottage fire next door.
Because they were all volunteers,...
Thousands enjoy region’s beaches
Warm weather last weekend drew thousands to Wide Bay Capricorn beaches, keeping surf lifesavers and lifeguards busy with preventative measures and first aid.
Across the...
State Government set to deliver Empowering Councils Bill
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a major step towards empowering Queensland’s councils, and enacting the Equal Partners agreement, announcing local government reforms at the...
News in Brief
Total fire ban extended for region
The Queensland Fire Department has extended a local fire ban for Central Queensland residents including the Gladstone region...
The turtles are here: cut the glow to help them go
Locals have celebrated the official launch of turtle nesting season with the ringing of the bells to signify the first Flatbacks landing on Mon...
GLCA: Trusted local care
For almost 50 years, Gladstone Community Linking Agency (GCLA) has been a trusted local provider of aged care services across Central Queensland.
Offering everything...
NFP House flooded with calls for help
NFP House in Gladstone says it is being inundated with calls from local not-for-profits struggling with tension and breakdowns within their management committees.
From clubs...
Honouring three beautiful souls
Jordana Johnson, her son Jordan Norris and his best mate Chazz Mather will forever be the faces of an unimaginable tragedy etched on the...
Transmission reinforcement underway
The release of the Queensland Energy Roadmap has highlighted the importance of Powerlink delivering vital reinforcement of the electricity transmission network in Central Queensland.
Gladstone...
Road safety improvements completed
Gladstone Regional Council has completed two road safety improvement projects along Turkey Beach Road and Round Hill Road in the southern area of the...
Goals for Callide gas plant
Callide has been touted to play a key role in the Queensland Government's Energy Roadmap.
CS Energy chief executive officer Brian Gillespie said the roadmap...
Golf Day drives real impact
Golf clubs weren’t the only things driving impact at Gladstone Golf Club earlier this month, as the second annual Friday Shoot Out teed up...
SharkSmart drone
The Queensland Government is delivering safer beaches in the Burnett, with SharkSmart drone surveillance now operating for the first time at Kellys Beach.
This summer,...
